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AK12 WVT

2012 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,989 mi
Last recorded91,989 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 91,989 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 91,988 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 91,987 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All ronud (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 255/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 88,659 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,744 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 85,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 85,546 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,499 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 79,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation of tyre not fitted correctly (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde of tread tread shouldered wear present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,474 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 61,985 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge close to cord & cut

wipers smearing

Pass 12 May 2015 52,444 miles

rear tyres wearing on edge

wipers smearing

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AK12 WVT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 WVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK12 WVT registered?

AK12 WVT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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